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$51,303 - $137,764

Country: United States

Currency: USD

Updated: 4 Mar 2019

Individuals Reporting: 91

Job Description for Finance Manager

Finance managers develop and monitor departmental budgets. They make relevant financial forecasts for their company. They work with other managers and their staff to establish their company’s future budgets. Their department keeps track of ongoing expenses to make sure that they are not over the budget. They ask relevant managers for clarification when their departmental expenses have surpassed the established budget. They are responsible for accurate and timely reporting of various. They must take ownership of various projects and delegate them to their staff. They follow up with their staff regarding project progress.

They must ensure that all projects meet established deadlines. They must conduct performance evaluations in a timely manner and provide timely feedback to their staff. They must have prior management or supervisory experience in the same industry. They must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills. They must have excellent oral and written communication skills. They must be able to build strong teamwork. They must be comfortable making presentations and leading various staff meetings.

They must have a bachelor’s degree in finance, management, accounting, business administration, or other relevant fields. Some employers prefer that candidates have CPA certifications and/or MBAs. They must have strong analytical skills. They must be familiar with Microsoft Office suite and their organization's computer system. They must have a high degree of proficiency in working with various financial applications and reporting tools. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)